Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands, two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band, a fanfare, and brass band, so that…

Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos series contains 153 progressive piano pieces published across six volumes by Editio Musica Budapest. The series, which was written between 1926 and 1939, starts with very easy beginner etudes and progresses to difficult advanced technical displays, and remains an essential part of modern piano lessons and education. All six volumes are available exclusively from Faber Mus…

Par VANHAL JOHANN BAPTIST. The unbroken popularity of Vanhal's sole double bass concerto in competitions and for practice and concert purposes is reason enough for us to publish the work in Breitkopf Urtext. The new edition profits from Tobias Glöckler's experience of many years. As with the other great double-bass concertos of the classical Viennese repertoire (Dittersdorf, Hoffmeister), Glöckler…

Par PLEYEL IGNAZ. The Quintet in G minor belongs to the first group of three quintets written by Ignaz Pleyel in 1785 and published for the first time in 1786. Of all his quintets, it was the most frequently published one and was available in various editions even during Pleyel's lifetime. The modern character of this piece shows in the 'new kind' of compositional technique and elaboration of the …

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. Sonatina In G Major for Violin and Piano was written during a period of relaxed creativity and family contentment. Dvorak wrote it in America at the end of 1893 and dedicated it to his children who were both attending the National Conservatory in New York, where the composer acted as director. His daughter Otylie, later the wife of Josef Suk, and his 10-year-old son Antonin, al…

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galan…

Par HAZELL CHRIS. Unison and keyboard Written by a celebrated arranger and composer of popular classic Holy Moses, this lively and inspiring cantata is a pageant of Christmas past and present - including 'An Elizabethan Christmas Present', 'Mysterious Handel', 'Mozart's Mince Pies', 'A Victorian Cockney's Lament' and 'Christmas Rapping'. Stuffed full of memorable tunes, it ends with a rumbustuous …

15 Broadway favourites arranged for solo Guitar (standard notation and tab), but including lyrics so that a sing-along is also possible! These lush arrangements are written for intermediate level players. Each solo combines the melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. Features 15 Broadway classics, plus an intro on basic fingerstyle playing. / Voix Et Guitare

Par SUK JOSEF. First scholarly-critical edition The single-movement String Quartet #2 by Josef Suk (1874-1935) was written at the height of his compositional powers. Completed in Krecovice in May 1911, this demanding work, with its complex harmonies and motivic structure, seemed avant-garde for its day: the Berlin premiere of November 1912 was accompanied by protests from the audience. Now Zdene…

Alto Saxophone. Look, Listen & Learn sets the bar for brass and woodwind teaching nowadays. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles and games to increase the pupils’ understanding of music, information about their instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play. The three volumes of the method that form the basis of this series are enhanced by several books with s…

Cantate Domino (Psalm 96:1-3): This piece was originally written for male choir (BA 7416).By adding women's voices, the version for mixed choir presents a further dimension of colour. This version also makes it possible to divide the choir into two groups, one for women and another for men, and to have them sing either together or as separate units.The version for mixed choir (BA 7414) was premier…

Par HYUNG-KI JOO RICHARD. Hyung-ki Joo, a phenomenal piano talent, is often seen touring with violinist Alexsey Igudesman, while composing, arranging, recording, and generally promoting the performance and enjoyment of classical music. Surprisingly, Lullaby for Leo represents his first published piece, 'one of the most personal pieces I've ever written,' according to the composer. A sleepless baby…

Grand Prix - Sangbogen is the first book to be dedicated to the world's biggest music competition, the Grand Prix - also known as the Eurovision.Edited and written by Jakob Faurholt, Finn Gravesen and Henrik Smith-Sivertsen, this book is packed with photos, anecdotes and information about the artists who have taken part in the competition over the years, with facts about the individual songs that …

Written for SATB soli, double choir, organ and orchestra. This vocal score, edited by Denis Stevens, contains all voice parts, the organ accompaniment and some orchestral details. / Chant

Expand and develop your sweep picking skills and techniques with Andy James. One of the most frequently asked question in the field of guitar education os 'What do I practice?'. This excellent DVD series provides lessons and pieces of music to answer this question and exclusively written for practicing essential guitar skill. By combining technique lessons with the music and learning the piece fro…